Exhibitor Manual (Hamilton)

Welcome to the Craftadian® Exhibitor Manual which is intended to provide you with all the necessary information to help maximise your participation in the Craftadian events. The enclosed information will provide you with all the information you would need to maximise your participation at the CRAFTADIAN SPRING MARKET at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton.

Loading Information

Exhibitors MUST NOT dismantle their booth (or pack up the table top) prior to the conclusion of the show hours (ie. 4:00pm)

Exhibitors that dismantle of their booth or leave prior to the conclusion of the show WILL NOT be invited to future events; ** THIS WILL BE STRONLY ENFORCED**

Exhibitors that leave the show (meaning packed up and not in attendance) at the show close (4:00PM) may be billed a $25.00 fine and will not be invited to future events ** THIS IS A NEW RULE THAT WILL BE STRONLY ENFORCED**

Detailed Information/Map:

There are two loading areas, on the north and east sides of the building. On the north side there is a grey door (note stairs). On the east side, use the loading dock and lift to the service elevator to the main level.

Parking is free; we recommend exhibitor park in the east lot, leaving the spots closest to the door for shoppers.

Notes:
– Exhibitors will not be permitted to set up during show hours.
– Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on the show floor during move-in and move-out.
– NO loading through the glass front doors
– We recommend that you unload all your materials at your booth, then park your vehicle to an appropriate space and then begin setting up your booth

Booth Details

As an alternate to the table you may opt for a 6′ wide space and bring your own rack/display provided it’s 6′ wide (but you cant have both). Please let show management if you choose this option

** Atrium Outer Booths (1-12 & 38-45 & 55-57)

please note as part of fire regulations, the area nearest to the wall must be free from all obstructions (there will be tape on the floor in the Atrium to outline the 44 inches that we need unobstructed for the hallways and around some of the artwork

Example of locations:

Atrium

Atrium Hall

Conference Room

Sample 6′ Tables

Promotional Material for Exhibitors

Food Sampling

No home prepared, or home canned foods can be used, sold or given away at Special Events

All food served at Special events must be prepared in a licensed and approved commercial kitchen

** Must complete all pages of THIS FORM. The $38.00 (2018 rate $33.63 + $4.37 = $38.00) City of Hamilton fee will be billed to ALL FOOD VENDORS at time of acceptance.

Swag Bags

We are kindly asking that all vendors are required to include a minimum 10 (up to 50) tangible items for our swag bags. 50 swags bags will be distributed to the first 50 shoppers. Swag items are tangible items that represent your business. The items do not have to be the same. Swag inserts are promoted through our social media. Paper will not be accepted unless you are a paper vendor (bookmarks, greeting cards, gift tags are acceptable).

Promote yourself at the Show

Social Media / Exhibitor Features

Use #Craftadian on all your social media posts. Follow us on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER and FACEBOOK for daily exhibitor features as we approach the show.

What to share on Social Media:
– Event Flyer, Image
– Getting ready for the show (what are you working on, supplies you bought, finished products that will be available at the show)
– Pictures of your studio space (take shoppers behind the scenes)
– Pictures of your display
– Profile Pictures (meet the maker)

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